LORDSBURG HIGH SCHOOL

LORDSBURG HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the LORDSBURG school district, located in LORDSBURG, NM with about 115 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, LORDSBURG HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

LORDSBURG HIGH School, located at 501 West Fourth Street in Lordsburg, New Mexico, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Operating as a pillar of the Hidalgo County school system, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. Despite its small-town setting, the school emphasizes a supportive learning culture, focusing on core curriculum requirements, student development, and community engagement to ensure that its diverse student body is equipped for future career or collegiate paths.

The school’s digital presence, maintained through its WordPress site, acts as a centralized hub for communication between the faculty, students, and parents. It serves as a resource for sharing important academic updates, school news, and event schedules, helping to bridge the gap between home and the classroom. By fostering a close-knit environment typical of rural New Mexican schools, LORDSBURG HIGH strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities while maintaining their commitment to academic growth.

For more information, contact LORDSBURG HIGH at (505) 542-9361 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 WEST FOURTH ST
LORDSBURG, NM 88045
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LORDSBURG HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LORDSBURG, NM with about 115 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LORDSBURG
Total Students:
115
Teachers:
8.68
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 115 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LORDSBURG HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
85.2%
White
12.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Asian
0.9%
Two or more races
0.9%

Female
55.7%
Male
44.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.